Intel Core Ultra 3 205 vs Core i3-14100 & Ryzen 5: Arrow Lake’s Budget Beast Redefines Entry-Level CPUs
Intel’s Core Ultra 3 205, an 8-core Arrow Lake CPU, scored 1,983 single-core and 13,394 multi-core in Cinebench R23—up 16% and 48% over the i3-14100. It features a 13 TOPS NPU for AI, integrated Xe graphics with 75% better performance than the prior gen, and requires the new LGA1851 socket with DDR5 memory. Power draw peaks at 76W; early tests recommend an aftermarket cooler.